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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broqui Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesmar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SMC Hoodrats. Augusto Pinochet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Broqui Lesmar! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesmar is defended easily by Pinochet. Pinochet looks to land a right hand but Lesmar moved out of range. Pinochet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesmar. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lesmar fails to land the takedown. Pinochet misses with a body shot.
Pinochet throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lesmar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinochet. Lesmar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lesmar fails with a takedown attempt. Augusto Pinochet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broqui Lesmar. Pinochet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Broqui Lesmar has been cut. Lesmar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pinochet misses with a hook. Lesmar ducked under it nicely. Pinochet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pinochet throws the left hand but Lesmar avoids the punch easily. Lesmar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinochet throws out the jab. Pinochet stuffs the takedown. Lesmar slips a jab from Pinochet. Lesmar tries for a takedown but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinochet. Lesmar avoids the body shot from Pinochet.
Pinochet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pinochet lands a jab to the nose. Pinochet misses with a double jab.
Pinochet looks to land a left hand but Lesmar moved out of range nicely. Lesmar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinochet's waist but Pinochet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesmar off to one side. Nice sprawl there from Pinochet as Lesmar shoots in. Pinochet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesmar. Pinochet stuffs the takedown. Lesmar looks gassed! Lesmar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinochet as he avoids it easily. Lesmar fails with a takedown attempt. Pinochet connects with a right hand. Lesmar shakes it off.
That has opened up Broqui Lesmar's cut even more. Pinochet misses with a straight right. Pinochet misses with a two punch combination.
Pinochet throws a sloppy head kick and Lesmar moves out of range easily. Pinochet sizes up Lesmar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinochet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pinochet scores with a nice right hand.
The cut above Broqui Lesmar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pinochet throws a series of punches but Lesmar moves out of range. Pinochet throws a big shot that misses. Lesmar misses with a takedown attempt - Pinochet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lesmar staying out of range there. Pinochet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Pinochet lands. Lesmar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pinochet is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lesmar. Lesmar fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pinochet cracks Lesmar on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lesmar falls backwards against the cage. Pinochet follows up with more strikes that drop Lesmar to his knees. Pinochet keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lesmar! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Pinochet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Odle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Odle's choice of entrance music: Let Go. Travis Odle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Odle! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico. Odle tries to clinch up. Rico shoots in for a takedown but Odle shows good takedown defense. Odle clinches up with Rico and pushes him back against the cage. Rico blocks the elbow strike.
Odle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it. Odle missing with knees to the body.
Rico avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle. Rico blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses. Rico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odle pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him. Odle moves into the clinch. Odle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it. Rico is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odle pulls him back up using the underhooks. Odle misses with an elbow over the top. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Odle throws an elbow but it misses.
Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Odle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it. Rico can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Odle leaning his opponent against the cage. Odle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rico is breathing heavily. Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rico dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Odle missing with knees to the body.
Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rico avoiding damage as Odle throws knees to the body.
Rico takes a knee to the side of the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rico avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Rico blocks an elbow strike. Rico takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Johnny Rico has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rico tries for a takedown but Odle manages to get underhooks.
Odle lands an elbow that stopped Rico in his tracks for a moment. Odle lands a nice elbow. Rico takes an elbow to the forehead. Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses. Odle lands an elbow inside. Odle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Odle. Odle tries to land knees in the clinch but Rico avoids the damage to the body. Odle crunches a lovely knee into Rico's ribcage. Odle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Odle lands an elbow inside. Odle missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Odle. Odle lands a damaging elbow. Rico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rico tries for a takedown but Odle manages to get underhooks.
Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Rico goes for a takedown attempt but Odle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Travis Odle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rico. Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Odle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Odle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Odle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rico up against the cage. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Rico blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle stalling.
Odle tries to land knees in the clinch but Rico avoids the damage to the body. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Rico working hard to break the clinch. Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Odle crunches a lovely knee into Rico's ribcage. Rico managing to block the knees to the body from Odle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rico wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Odle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rico fails with a takedown attempt. Rico tries to clinch there but Odle circles away.
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rico swats him away and circles back towards the center. Odle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odle clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses. Rico blocks an elbow strike. Odle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rico's defenses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rico's brow. Rico takes an elbow to the temple. Odle misses with an elbow over the top. Rico avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle. Odle trying to land knees to the body.
Odle lands an elbow that stopped Rico in his tracks for a moment. Odle lands a good knee to the midsection. Rico won't want to take too many of those. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Odle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Odle. Rico avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle. Rico dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Rico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odle pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odle tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range. Odle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odle clinches up with Rico and pushes him back against the cage. Odle lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Odle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rico.
Odle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Odle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnny Rico's cut is getting worse. Rico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rico blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rico blocks an elbow strike. Rico takes an elbow to the temple. Knees in the clinch landing for Odle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Odle is pressed up against the cage. Rico has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odle down to the mat. Odle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Odle lands a two punch combo.
Odle doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Odle as Rico shoots in. Odle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Odle moves into the clinch successfully.
Odle throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rico's brow. Odle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rico dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle prevents the takedown attempt.
Odle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Odle missing with knees to the body.
Odle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rico up against the cage. Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rico dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Rico tries for a takedown but Odle manages to get underhooks.
Odle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rico blocks an elbow strike from Odle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses. Knees in the clinch landing for Odle.
Odle lands a damaging elbow. Odle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rico up against the cage. Odle misses with an elbow over the top. A nice glancing elbow lands by Odle. Odle stops a takedown attempt from Rico.
Odle misses with an elbow over the top. Rico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rico's brow. Rico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Odle misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Odle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Odle slaps away a takedown attempt from Rico, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Odle leaves Rico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him. Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odle clinches up against the cage. Rico avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Odle. Rico avoiding damage as Odle throws knees to the body.
Rico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Odle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rico is defending well for now. Rico goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odle prevents it.
Travis Odle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Odle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odle lands an elbow inside that Rico shrugs off. Rico avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Odle has Rico pressed against the cage, preventing Rico from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Odle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rico's defenses. Odle misses with an elbow over the top. Odle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rico dodges an elbow strike from Odle.
Odle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses. Rico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses. Odle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rico avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Odle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Rico tries to score a body lock takedown but Odle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Odle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odle throws an elbow but misses. Odle throws an elbow but it misses.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Rico avoids the elbow strike from Odle, against the cage.
Odle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Odle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rico is trying to force a seperation but Odle has the dominant position. Rico has Odle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Odle leaning his opponent against the cage. Odle misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rico as Odle tries to tie him up. Rico goes for a takedown attempt but Odle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odle defends it nicely. Travis Odle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Odle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rico. Rico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Travis Odle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rico tries to keep at a distance but Odle has taken the fight into the clinch. Odle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rico leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Odle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Rico avoids a wild elbow strike from Odle. Odle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Odle looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rico breaks from the clinch.
Rico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odle did well to prevent Rico getting side control. Odle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rico throwing shots but Odle is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Odle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Odle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Odle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Byson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo has chosen Culo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Byson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Ricardo! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Byson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricardo throws a series of punches but Byson avoids them all with ease. Byson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricardo. Ricardo forces Byson back against the cage and clinches. Ricardo is working for takedown but Byson is calmly controlling the position for now. Ricardo jumps guard and drags Byson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Byson wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving. Ricardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Byson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricardo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Byson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byson looking to pass the guard. Byson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Byson wasn't doing enough on the ground. A left and a right from Byson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ricky Ricardo has been cut. Byson throws a right and a left that both miss. Ricardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byson. Ricardo slips a jab from Byson. Ricardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Byson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricardo circles away quickly and effectively. Byson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ricardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Byson throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ricardo misses with a combination
enabling Byson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricardo is rocked! Byson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ricardo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Byson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillonsan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillonsan has chosen Mortal combat as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillonsan! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dillonsan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dillonsan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dillonsan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mitchell swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dillonsan counters with a nice uppercut. Mitchell throws a series of punches but Dillonsan avoids them all with ease. Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillonsan lands the left hand. Mitchell misses with a double jab
enabling Dillonsan to counter with a crisp jab. Dillonsan misses the body punch and Mitchell counters with a three punch combo that has Dillonsan backing up. Dillonsan nods at Mitchell to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillonsan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dillonsan misses. Dillonsan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillonsan connects with a right hand. Mitchell shakes it off. Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Dillonsan circles away easily and Dillonsan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillonsan. Dillonsan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillonsan trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillonsan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dillonsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mitchell controls Dillonsan momentarily but Dillonsan frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grant Mitchell wasn't doing enough on the ground. Dillonsan dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Dillonsan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mitchell trying to hold on to Dillonsan's head to control him but Dillonsan postures up.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Dillonsan is controlling well.
Dillonsan tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillonsan is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer. Dillonsan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dillonsan passes the guard and advances to mount! Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dillonsan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitchell?
Dillonsan avoids the attempt from Mitchell to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dillonsan cracks Mitchell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Dillonsan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mitchell hang on? Dillonsan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Dillonsan pushes him away. Dillonsan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitchell?
This has been an exciting period of action! Dillonsan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mitchell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dillonsan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mitchell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitchell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dillonsan. Dillonsan lands a heavy elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillonsan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillonsan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Dillonsan avoids it well. Mitchell throws a combination that misses and Dillonsan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dillonsan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillonsan. Dillonsan fails with the takedown. Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt and Dillonsan counters with a takedown into side control. Mitchell is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Dillonsan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mitchell down.
Dillonsan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Dillonsan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dillonsan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitchell to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard. Dillonsan avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mitchell. Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here. Dillonsan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working. Mitchell is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dillonsan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Dillonsan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Mitchell struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dillonsan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dillonsan cracks Mitchell with a big elbow. Mitchell tries to improve position but can't. Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dillonsan is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard. Dillonsan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mitchell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mitchell tries to kick Dillonsan off but Dillonsan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Dillonsan working the head and body with strikes. Dillonsan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitchell's head. Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillonsan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mitchell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dillonsan is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dillonsan passes into half guard. Dillonsan wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. Mitchell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dillonsan works his foot free and advances to mount. Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Mitchell is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Dillonsan's attempts to control the action. Dillonsan raining down shots from the mount! Dillonsan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell working to try and regain half guard.
Dillonsan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mitchell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dillonsan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillonsan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dillonsan misses with a body shot.
Dillonsan misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo. Dillonsan misses with a looping right. Dillonsan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dillonsan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dillonsan fails with the takedown and Mitchell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dillonsan! Dillonsan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillonsan is stalling in the full guard. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Dillonsan from controlling successfully. Mitchell lands a decent shot there. Dillonsan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dillonsan being controlled here momentarily. Dillonsan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dillonsan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mitchell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dillonsan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Dillonsan working Mitchell over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillonsan wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy. Mitchell has one foot on Dillonsan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Grant Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mitchell throws a combination that misses and Dillonsan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Dillonsan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dillonsan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mitchell kicks Dillonsan off and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Dillonsan, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Dillonsan against the cage but Dillonsan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dillonsan counters with a stiff right hand. Dillonsan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mitchell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell misses with a combination
and Dillonsan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dillonsan misses the shot to the body. Dillonsan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell. Grant Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mitchell throws a combination that misses and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dillonsan slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Dillonsan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dillonsan counters with a single leg into guard. Mitchell didn't expect that. Kjell Dillonsan has got the better of the ground game so far. Dillonsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dillonsan lands a couple of elbows. Dillonsan lands a couple of elbows. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Dillonsan from controlling successfully. Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillonsan defends well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Kjell Dillonsan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dillonsan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kjell Dillonsan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Still D.R.E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A leg kick checked by Jones. Jones dives in and grabs Flipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flipovic pushes down on Jones's head and hops out. Flipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively. Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Flipovic wants to get back to his feet. Jones is stalling here. Flipovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flipovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Jones struggling a bit here. Jones is trying to improve his position. Jones wants to control but Flipovic postures up. Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jones manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flipovic is one step ahead there. Flipovic wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flipovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flipovic is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jones controlling his opponent. Jones lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Flipovic! Jones sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Flipovic and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamal Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sadollah Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sadollah Amir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amir ducks under a wild hook from Justice. Amir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet. Justice shoots in and bounces Amir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Justice wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position. Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Justice postures up.
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amir working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amir wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment. Justice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justice has managed to get both his arms back between Amir's legs - danger averted. Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Justice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Amir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Justice looking to pass the guard. Amir keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. Justice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Amir working for submissions but it's allowed Justice to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Justice connects with a nice short shot to Amir's temple. Justice wants to pass to mount but Amir is defending the position. Justice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Amir manages to get to full guard.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Justice is stalling in the full guard. Justice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Justice is in close to Amir's body, working some short punches and elbows. Justice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet. Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Amir is retaining full guard. Amir has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though. Justice trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom. Justice postures up.
Justice pushing down on Amir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Amir is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard. Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Amir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justice pulls his head out easily. Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Justice throws a strike but Amir avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Justice lands a couple of elbows. Justice throws and elbow that misses. Amir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Amir! Amir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Justice dives on top into guard. Amir is breathing heavily. Amir looking for a guillotine here but Justice defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Justice manages to get himself to full guard.
Amir won't allow Justice to sweep him here. Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Amir trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Justice dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Justice scores with a jab to the head.
Justice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Amir! Amir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Justice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amir defends it well. Justice moves into full mount! Amir won't be happy about that! Amir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Justice landing shots from mount. Justice working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amir tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Justice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Justice raining down shots from the mount! Justice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Amir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Amir takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Austin Justice has got the better of the ground game so far. Justice looking to finish Amir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amir! Justice prevents Amir from getting the reversal. Amir is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Justice dominating with strikes here. Justice lands with some strikes. Justice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amir is rocked! Amir is in a horrible position here. Justice smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Amir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Amir is desperately trying to improve his position but Justice has a good base and remains in mount. Amir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amir manages to avoid the submission attempt. Check out the look on Justice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amir is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justice connects with a decent elbow. Amir seems to have got his legs back now. Amir is pushing Justice's head away, looking to escape. Justice manages to hold on to the position though. Amir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Justice wants to control but Amir is keeping busy.
Amir is trying to control the action in half guard but Justice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Justice wants to improve his position but Amir is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Justice manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Amir advances position into side control! Justice is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Amir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Justice is not content to let Amir control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Amir is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Justice looks calm but he's in trouble here. Amir gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Justice is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Amir lets go of the hold and Justice can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sadollah Amir!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Revenge by Danger Mouse. Brian Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chucho Benitez's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chucho Benitez! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benitez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson. Johnson avoids the head kick by Benitez.
Johnson checks the leg kick. The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Benitez misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Johnson. Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. Benitez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benitez lands with an overhand left. Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Benitez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson blocks a head kick by Benitez.
Benitez throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benitez manages to avoid it. Benitez misses with a low kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick. Benitez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Benitez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head. Benitez tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it. Benitez throws a quick inside leg kick. Benitez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Benitez works Johnson's body with a nice hook. Benitez misses with a body kick. Benitez misses with a body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Benitez misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Benitez takes one to the chin there. Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benitez. Benitez obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Benitez. Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Johnson postures up in Benitez's guard and throws a big left but Benitez blocks it. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Benitez has wrist control. Benitez wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benitez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Benitez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benitez manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Benitez's guard. Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucho Benitez dominated that round. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benitez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benitez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Benitez tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. Johnson throws an elbow but Benitez slips to the side and avoids it well. Benitez is looking to reverse the position. Benitez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Johnson is trying to move to mount but Benitez reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard. Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benitez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. Benitez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Benitez scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benitez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Benitez misses with a leg kick. Benitez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Benitez settles back down. Benitez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Benitez is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson checks a low kick from Benitez. Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Benitez misses with a low kick. Benitez throws a leg kick that is checked and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Benitez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout. Benitez misses with a leg kick. Chucho Benitez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Benitez misses the body punch and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benitez misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Johnson avoids the body shot from Benitez.
Benitez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson avoids the body shot from Benitez.
Benitez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Johnson slips a straight right by Benitez. Benitez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson. Benitez swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Benitez. A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick. Benitez swings and misses with a shot to the body and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Johnson throws a hook but Benitez blocks it. Benitez works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benitez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Benitez throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benitez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Benitez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Benitez stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Johnson slips a jab from Benitez. Benitez throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Benitez is looking to score with low kicks. Johnson checks the leg kick. Johnson tests Benitez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson slips a straight right by Benitez. Benitez misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Benitez punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch. The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benitez. Benitez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benitez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Benitez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top. Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benitez throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range. Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Brian Johnson is winning the standup battle so far. Benitez throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Benitez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Benitez, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Benitez against the cage but Benitez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Benitez wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. Benitez lands a head shot. Benitez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Benitez wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benitez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benitez throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Gray blocks a jab. Gray throws a wild body kick that Montoya Rivera sees coming a mile off. Gray throws out a loose jab but Montoya Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. Gray throws a right and a left that both miss. Gray misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera. Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Montoya Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gray throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Montoya Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way. Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gray tries to land a front kick but Montoya Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Montoya Rivera cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montoya Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray. Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montoya Rivera. Gray throws a looping overhand right but Montoya Rivera ducks down to avoid it. Gray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gray moves out of range as Montoya Rivera strikes. Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray misses with a hook to the body
and Montoya Rivera counters with a straight right hand. Gray connects with a looping right hand.
Gray misses with a leg kick and Montoya Rivera counters with a straight right hand. Gray throws a body kick the misses and Montoya Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gray moves out of range as Montoya Rivera throws a body kick.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it. Gray throws a hook but Montoya Rivera avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya Rivera off the cage and back into rage. Montoya Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gray throws a big shot that misses. Montoya Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray. Montoya Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gray works Montoya Rivera's body with a nice hook. Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montoya Rivera connects with a solid leg kick. Montoya Rivera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Gray scores with a nice strike. Montoya Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A low kick from Gray is predictable there and Montoya Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Montoya Rivera misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gray tries to bum rush Montoya Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gray misses with a double jab
and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice body kick.
Gray throws a hook but Montoya Rivera blocks it. Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Montoya Rivera lands with an overhand left. Gray misses with a body kick. Gray misses with a body shot
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Montoya Rivera counters with a three punch combo that has Gray backing up. Gray nods at Montoya Rivera to acknowledge the strikes. Gray throws the kick towards the body but Montoya Rivera avoids it. Montoya Rivera lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gray throws a combination that misses and Montoya Rivera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A punch combination from Montoya Rivera misses. Montoya Rivera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head. Montoya Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand. Gray misses with a leg kick and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice uppercut. Montoya Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gray misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Gray misses and Montoya Rivera counters with a one-two to the body. Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice body shot. Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a left and a right that stings Montoya Rivera. Gray missing with a left hand there. Montoya Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Montoya Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Gray. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Luis Montoya Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gray moves out of range of the strikes. Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Gray misses. Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gray avoids the head kick by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Gray. Montoya Rivera slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gray throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crunch! Montoya Rivera slams his shin into Gray's torso. A right-left combo lands from Gray. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera. Gray misses with an uppercut. Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Gray.
Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray. Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gray takes a swing at Montoya Rivera's ribcage but misses. Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya Rivera moves away. Montoya Rivera defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montoya Rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya Rivera. Montoya Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away. Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gray looks to throw the jab but Montoya Rivera is out of range. Gray looks to throw a body kick and Montoya Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Montoya Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montoya Rivera works over Gray's head and body with a nice combination. Montoya Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab. A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Gray throws a lazy body kick and Montoya Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Montoya Rivera throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side. Gray avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mel Gray. Well Gray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mel Gray!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Kiss to Build a Dream On . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tom Atomic enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Atomic. Atomic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atomic throws out a powerful jab. Atomic wants to clinch up but Pinksy keeps it at a distance. Atomic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinksy.
Nice defenses there by Pinksy. Atomic misses with a double jab
and Pinksy counters with a one-two to the body. Atomic scores with a nice head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Atomic misses with a double jab
letting Pinksy counter with a right hand. Some wild striking there from Atomic.
Atomic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinksy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Atomic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinksy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Atomic throws a looping overhand right but Pinksy ducks down to avoid it. Atomic fails with the takedown. Pinksy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atomic throws out the jab. Atomic throws out a loose jab but Pinksy uses good head movement to avoid it. Atomic scores with a nice head shot. Atomic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Atomic takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pinksy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atomic. Pinksy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Atomic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pinksy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pinksy misses the jab. Atomic throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pinksy to counter with a crisp jab. Atomic misses with a straight right. Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Atomic. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Atomic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut. Pinksy throws a body punch but Atomic moves out of range. Pinksy moves away from the strike by Atomic. A swing and a miss from Atomic. Atomic misses with a body shot.
Atomic ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy. Atomic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Atomic moves out of range of the body kick. Pinksy works over Atomic's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tom Atomic has been cut. Atomic misses the shot to the body. Pinksy walks into a straight right hand from Atomic.
Pinksy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinksy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atomic. Oh Pinksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Atomic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pinksy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pinksy seems to have got his legs back now. Atomic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinksy moves away. Pinksy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atomic. Pinksy throws a body punch but Atomic moves out of range. Pinksy is looking to wear down Atomic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Pinksy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Atomic misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Atomic or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinksy which made him look bad. Atomic throws a jab when Pinksy was well out of range. Pinksy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Atomic blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pinksy misses with a double jab
and Atomic counters with a left to the body. Atomic misses with a shot to the body and Pinksy counters with a two punch combo. Pinksy throws a head kick that misses. Atomic blocks a jab. Pinksy throws out a loose jab but Atomic uses good head movement to avoid it. Left hook, right uppercut from Atomic. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Atomic! Pinksy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Atomic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didymus has chosen Welcome to the TerrorDome as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brian Peppers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily. Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Didymus's head. Decent striking displayed by Didymus there. Didymus missing with a left hand there. Peppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Didymus doesn't manage to clinch there - Peppers circles away.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers looks to clinch and Didymus counters with a lovely shot to the body. Didymus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peppers throws out the jab. Didymus looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range. Didymus checks a leg kick. Peppers tries to clinch but Didymus is having none of it. Didymus loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch. Didymus tests Peppers's chin there with a solid looking shot. Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didymus scores with a takedown into Peppers's guard. Didymus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Didymus works over Peppers with some ground and pound from guard. Didymus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Didymus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peppers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Didymus, into his guard. Didymus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Peppers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Didymus content just to control the position here. The referee warns Peppers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Didymus unloads with some shots from mount but Peppers bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peppers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Didymus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Didymus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Peppers is trying desperately to improve position. Didymus thowing shots but they're missing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Didymus punching from mount but Peppers doing a good job of avoiding damage. Didymus with shots to the head and body - Peppers looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Brian Peppers has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Didymus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peppers has worked his arm free - good work by Peppers!
Didymus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Peppers tries to escape but Didymus is in control. An elbow from Didymus crashes against the mat.
Didymus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Peppers is looking for a sweep. Didymus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peppers is avoiding damage well.
Peppers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Didymus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Didymus scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Didymus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Didymus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peppers. An inside leg kick from Peppers misses. Didymus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peppers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Didymus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Peppers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Peppers scores with a head kick.
Didymus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peppers doesn't seem bothered though. Peppers throws the left hand but Didymus avoids the punch easily. Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Didymus doesn't manage to clinch there - Peppers circles away.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick from Peppers lands but Didymus takes it in his stride. Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didymus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss! Peppers throws a hook but Didymus blocks it. Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily. Didymus throws a lazy right hand but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss! Peppers goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Peppers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peppers looks to land a body kick but Didymus moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peppers misses with a straight left. Didymus misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Peppers looks for the body kick but Didymus saw that one coming. Didymus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peppers rather than just go for the knockout. Didymus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppers moves away. Didymus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peppers pinned against the cage. Peppers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Didymus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Didymus shoots in. Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus. Didymus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Didymus throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range. Didymus defending well as Peppers loads up on a big left hand. Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Didymus's head. Peppers swings for the body but Didymus moves out of range.
Didymus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Peppers misses the shot to the body. Didymus lands a jab to the head.
Didymus misses with a hook. Peppers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peppers.
A head kick misses from Peppers. Didymus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peppers was well out of range. Poor timing from Didymus. Didymus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Didymus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Peppers is looking to clinch. Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Peppers. That's going to slow Didymus down. Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Didymus is looking to clinch but Peppers is avoiding it.
Peppers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Peppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Didymus. Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Didymus shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Didymus fails with the takedown. Peppers throws a chopping leg kick but Didymus manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Didymus shoots in but no luck this time. Didymus blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Didymus misses with a wild body shot. Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Peppers lands with a right hand. Didymus misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Peppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Didymus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Didymus misses with a straight right. Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from Didymus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus. Nice takedown defense from Peppers. No joy for Didymus on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peppers throws a body punch but Didymus moves out of range. Didymus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peppers as he avoids it easily. Didymus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didymus fails with the takedown. Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it. Peppers cracks a nice hook into Didymus's ribs. Peppers throws a jab but it's blocked by Didymus. Peppers lands a front kick. Didymus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Didymus blocks a leg kick. Peppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Didymus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Didymus avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers scores with a body shot.
Peppers throws a head kick but Didymus moves out of range.
Peppers throws a head kick but Didymus moves out of range.
Didymus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peppers as he jumps to the side. Peppers throws a head kick that Didymus semi-blocks.
Peppers scores with a jab to the jaw. Peppers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didymus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A solid leg kick lands there for Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peppers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Didymus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Peppers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Didymus. Didymus wants to pass the guard but Peppers is keeping the position. Peppers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Didymus with a flurry of punches that miss. Didymus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Didymus trying to move into half guard but instead Peppers has managed to sweep! Peppers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Didymus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peppers has managed to get both his arms back between Didymus's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peppers trying to control but Didymus is working from the bottom. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Didymus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Didymus keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Didymus misses with a straight right. Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily. Peppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Peppers misses with a head kick.
Didymus misses with a hook to the body
and Peppers counters with a big head kick but Didymus shrugs it off. Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Excellent takedown into side control there by Didymus. Didymus throwing strikes but Peppers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Peppers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peppers taking a break here but Didymus is having none of it and regains half guard. Didymus wants to get back to full guard but Peppers has mounted him! Didymus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Peppers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Peppers prevents Didymus from improving his position. Peppers wants to stand up but Didymus has a hold of him and won't allow it. Didymus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Didymus. Didymus has a closed guard, preventing Peppers from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Didymus is looking for a triangle but Peppers pushes his legs off easily.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Peppers pushes his legs off easily.
Peppers is looking to stand up but Didymus won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Didymus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Didymus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Didymus has a closed guard, preventing Peppers from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sir Didymus will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Brian Peppers's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Didymus throws out a loose jab but Peppers uses good head movement to avoid it. Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Didymus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Didymus. That did some damage! Didymus throws a looping overhand right but Peppers ducks down to avoid it. Didymus throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Peppers throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Didymus fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Didymus dives in and grabs Peppers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peppers pushes down on Didymus's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Didymus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Didymus. Didymus misses the body punch and Peppers counters with a big head kick but Didymus shrugs it off. Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far. Peppers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Peppers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peppers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Peppers. Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Peppers wants to clinch. Peppers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Didymus throws a hook to the side of Peppers's head but Peppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Peppers throws a nice outside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Peppers. A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target. Peppers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Didymus. A jab from Didymus misses. Didymus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Didymus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peppers defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Didymus is trying to control. Peppers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Didymus throws a strike but Peppers avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Peppers tries to land a sweep but no joy. Peppers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Peppers tries to score with a low kick but Didymus moves his leg out of the way. Peppers cracks Didymus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Didymus takes a step back to recover. Good shot there by Peppers.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Didymus blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Didymus moves out of range easily. Nice body punch from Didymus. Peppers lands with a shot to the body. Peppers clobbers Didymus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A head kick misses from Peppers. Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it. Didymus dips to his left and cracks Peppers with an uppercut! Peppers lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Peppers showed his dominance in that final round. I think Peppers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Peppers! Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!
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